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r <br />MINITTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 25,1997 <br />(#1 - Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission - Continued) <br />KellQr asked how many new subscribers there were for 1997 over 1996 and what is the <br />growth rate for hook ups. Daniels said while not having the exact figures on hand, there <br />has been a stearfy growdi. About 1000 new subscribers signed on 1*^ year hringiwg <br />total to about 8000 current conne<^ons. Daniels informed KeUey that projections are <br />conqileted by Triax. Thdr marketing plan is to add about 100 new connections each <br />month. <br />KeUcy asked if the Commission received fiinding through franchise fees and how it is <br />calculated. Daniels said a fee is received from the gross revenues of Triax. Kelley asked <br />if wifo increased subscribers the fee v reduced. Daniels said the extra subscriber fees <br />received are used to open new facilities and fiind other growth options. Jabbour noted <br />to the use of the fees is for budding equity and providing additional services. Daniels <br />cited techmeal standards which need maintainiitg and increased customer service. <br />Kdley was informed by Daniels that the viei^ir^ percentage of subscribers is difficult to <br />measure. Danieb did cite an example of receiving calls on viewing of the Chamber <br />meeting. <br />KeUey informed Daniels that he has asked questions in order to understand how the <br />Commission's services are funded. <br />Jabbour asked about the contingency amount in the budget. Daniels indicated reserves <br />are available to be used in cases of significam unforeseen expenses. <br />Goetten iroved, Peterson seconded, to approve the 1998 Lake Minnetonka <br />Communications Commission 1998 budget Vote: Ayes4, Ni^O. <br />(*#2) CONSENT AGENDA <br />Items US, 8, and 10 were added to the Consent Agenda. <br />Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended Vote- <br />Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />(•#3) REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 11,1997 <br />Goetten moved, KeUey seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council <br />Meeting of Augi-st 11, 1997. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0.